*August 10th*

In the book of Ecclesiasticus we read: "The stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones. Weigh thy words in a balance and make a door and a bar for they mouth. Envy and wrath shorten the life."

This statement speaks directly for the Parent Team readings. We are constantly being reminded that we are working to improve ourselves and our families, to protect ourselves from the influences of confusion, anger and resentment.

In these words from the Bible, we have a direct recommendation to check our part in the difficulties we have with our family members.

Today’s Reminder
Let me reflect how much damage I may have done, and may still do, by saying the first thing that comes to mind. Let me realize that the worst reaction of unbridled anger falls upon me. What I say in a single moment of uncontrolled rage can have inconceivable long-range consequences.

"Be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath, for the truth of man worketh not the righteiousness of God." (Epistle of James)

[Taken and fashioned from "One Day At A Time In Al-Anon", 9-10.]